Cobb, 55, was released at 1:05 a.m., according to Lubbock County Jail records.

Police arrested him at about 8:30 a.m. Thursday on charges of credit card abuse. Cobb, who was terminated from the city April 29, is accused of using his city credit card to purchase personal property.

Authorities searched his South Lubbock County property Thursday and dismantled a metal storage facility and steel carport because officials believe Cobb used city money to buy them, according to his arrest warrant.

Cobb also is facing a prohibited weapon charge after police found a silencer at his residence, according to police.